Richard Wimer

Friday

Jun 29, 2007 at 4:01 AM

MILLERSBURG -- Richard Lawrence Wimer, 74, of Millersburg, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at Majora Lane Care Center, Millersburg, after a period of declining health.Honoring Richard's request, private graveside services will be held at Wooster Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Custer-Glenn Funeral Home, 2284 Benden Drive, Wooster, is handling arrangements.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any Hospice of the donor's choice.Richard was born Dec. 16, 1932, in Gregory, W.Va., to Henry and Tempie (Lake) Wimer and was the youngest of six children. He received his education in Charleston, W.Va., and joined the U.S. Army. He was a veteran of the Korean War.He had made his home in Wooster since 1954, and retired from Hawkins Market, Wooster, where he was a manager for many years.He was a former member of Wooster American Legion Post 68.Surviving are children, Gary (Renee) Wimer of Wooster, Robert (Beth) Wimer of Apple Creek, Darlene (Jeff) Hinton of New Pittsburg and Judy (Jim) Bates of Wooster; grandchildren, Heather (Brandon) Clark, Mark (Brandy) Wimer, Jeremy Wimer, Stacy (Jared) Buck, Ashley Hinton and Todd Hinton; and six great-grandchildren.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Charles, George and Homer, and sisters, Anne and Marie.

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